1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 114 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 968 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |